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GN-AP101B 

Wireless Access Point 

User Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 

 

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Summary of Contents for GN-AP101B

Page 1: ...GN AP101B Wireless Access Point User Guide http www gigabyte com tw Rev 1 1...

Page 2: ...s to ensure stability of the system l Openings in the case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space around the system for ventilation when...

Page 3: ...equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables an...

Page 4: ...s set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches d...

Page 5: ...CAL INTERFACE 2 1 3 ACCESS POINT LED INDICATORS 2 1 4 KEY FEATURES 3 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS 3 2 INSTALLATION 4 3 ACCESS POINT MANAGER 7 3 1 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT MANAGER 7 3 2 USING THE ACCESS POINT...

Page 6: ...ernet and Ethernet connectivity to lecture halls warehouses retail sales floors gymnasiums and factories including large spaces where radio transmission echo has previously been a problem 1 1 Contents...

Page 7: ...rsil Prism2 5 w Power 1 3 Access Point LED Indicators w Power LED Green light The Power LED lights up when power is on w Wireless LED Green light On The wireless function is acting Flicker Data is bei...

Page 8: ...ion Standard IEEE802 11b Wireless LAN IEEE 802 3 10 Base T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100 Base TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 3x Flow Control IEEE 802 3 Auto Negotiation Protocol Support TCP IP DHCP UDP ICMP ARP...

Page 9: ...J 45 Ethernet cable to the GN AP101B and attach the other end to a network hub switch router or patch panel possibly on a wall 4 Attach one end of the AC power adapter to the GN AP101B and the other e...

Page 10: ...192 168 1 20 assuming that it is not already assigned to another network device subnet mask 255 255 255 0 to your computer 2 Connect to the Access Point one by one and assign a static IP to each Acce...

Page 11: ...to the same subnet Obtain IP Address Automatically DHCP Server Enabled If you are using a DHCP server in your network you can connect a DHCP server with the Access Point and an AP Manager through a sw...

Page 12: ...less link between the AP Manager and each Access Point To use the wire line link to manage the Access Point is recommended 3 1 Installing the Access Point Manager Please follow these steps to install...

Page 13: ...8 Step3 Click Next Step4 Type the User Information then click Next...

Page 14: ...9 Step5 Click Next to accept the default directory or Browse to another location Step6 Click Next...

Page 15: ...10 Step7 Click Next Step8 Please wait a while...

Page 16: ...11 Step9 Click Finish to complete setup...

Page 17: ...ager Utility Gigabyte AP Manager Enter the default password admin and click OK It will automatically search for Access Points on the same subnet when you open the Gigabyte AP Manager You may click the...

Page 18: ...configuration and Copy Paste the configuration at the current page Besides it includes both System Reboot and Load Default Password Allow you to change the AP Manager password and set the SNMP commun...

Page 19: ...onfiguration Load the setting of the temp file that you saved before to the current AP Page Copy Copy the setting of the current page Page Paste Paste the setting you has copied to the current page Yo...

Page 20: ...ion can let you change the community string to the AP You can change a new community string on purpose to prohibit other AP Manager access and manage your AP After you change the community string to A...

Page 21: ...The SNMP community string defines the relationship between an SNMP manager system AP Manager and the agent systems all APs This string acts like a password to control the AP Manager to access the AP T...

Page 22: ...heck this selection to assign IP address by yourself The default IP address is 192 168 1 1 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Please make sure the assigned IP address is unique in your network After...

Page 23: ...local distributor or authorized reseller immediately n Channel ID Please choose the channel which you can get best performance Normally it doesn t need to change The default value is channel 11 n Prea...

Page 24: ...ransmit Rate column n Hidden ESSID This setting allows you to hide the ESSID in wireless transmission Those who don t know the ESSID will not be able connect to the AP The default value is disable n R...

Page 25: ...ss network n Authentication Type You may choose between Open System Shared Key Both 802 1x and 802 1x Dynamic WEP The Authentication Type default is set to Both Open System in which the sender and the...

Page 26: ...e which WEP type you want Due to the key value will be generated by system n 64 40 Bits or 128 104 bits There are two levels of encryption 64 bits and 128 bits The 64 bits encryption is referenced as...

Page 27: ...WEP key based on the string user key in This filed can key in up to 10 character If the Automatic Generation is not checked user can manually change the WEP key by key in the HEX value Verify the desi...

Page 28: ...tion Port The setting range is 1 65536 and the default value is 1812 n Authentication sercet This filed can key in up to 256 character n Rekeying Under this option two setting are possible enable or d...

Page 29: ...the table are allowed to connect to this AP n Enable MAC Filter Choose the Enable MAC Filter and click the Add button to add more MAC addresses or click Remove button to delete the MAC addresses from...

Page 30: ...is Access Point n Access Point Mode In this operation mode the Access Point works as a Standard 802 11b based access point n Point to Point Mode In this WDS supported mode the Access Point can communi...

Page 31: ...List button it will go to the WDS List page In this page if you choose the Automatic WDS theAccess Point will allow not only the MAC Address of the Access Points in the WDS List but also the other Acc...

Page 32: ...to add those MAC Address into WDS List Besides you can click Edit button to modify the MAC address which you select on the WDS List or click Remove button to delete the MAC address which you select o...

Page 33: ...8 Associated List Page From this page you will get the information of the workstation which can connect to the AP The form list includes the MAC Address Signal level and description of the workstation...

Page 34: ...new admin password and confirm admin password then press OK You have to enter this new password to log in when you want to use the AP Manager next time Set Community String The community string defin...

Page 35: ...ogram Step1 You can find the Upgrade Tool through Start Programs Gigabyte AP Manager Utility Gigabyte AP Upgrade Step2 The Gigabyte Firmware Upgrade Tool screen will appear Please enter the AP IP addr...

Page 36: ...firmware upgrade please DO NOT turn off the PC or AP and DO NOT unplug the Ethernet cable Step4 After the AP device rebooting successful the AP firmware upgrade is completed Note Right Click on the s...

Page 37: ...he Uninstall program through Start Programs Gigabyte AP Manager Utility Uninstall Step1 The InstallShield Wizard will appear then please wait Step2 Click Yes Step3 Click OK and then the Gigabyte AP Ma...

Page 38: ...reinstall all program components you can run the installation program directly And then the InstallShield Wizard will appear Please choose one of the options what you want then click Next continues to...

Page 39: ...ed parts Repaired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at Gigabyte s option Gigabyte reverses the right to replace discounted products with an...

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